Yes Flashcards
What is kinetic energy
Kinetic energy is movement energy
What is potential energy
Potential energy is when something has the potential to do something
What is biofuel
Biofuel is a fuel that can be made of crops like maze and soybeans
What is solar energy
Solar energy is energy from the sun
What is a mechanical system
A mechanical system is one which is based on mechanical principles
What are the two forms of energy
Kinetic and potential energy
Name four kinetic energies
Thermal energy mechanical energy electrical energy and magnetic energy
Name four types of potential energy
Chemical energy, elastic energy, nuclear energy and gravitational energy
What is solar radiation created from
Solar radiation is created by nuclear fission reactions in the sun’s core
How many times lighter are you on the moon
6 times
Does the moon effect earths gravity
Yes
What is a tide
A tide is is the sea level of a beach
How are tides formed
Tides are formed when the ocean is either facing the moon or on the other side of the earth from were the moon is on
How many high tides happen at once
2
What is a spring tide
A spring tide is when the moon is in line with the earth and sun
